EADS Reports 2009 Results

March 9, 2010 by Marcel van Leeuwen · Leave a Comment 

  • Revenues of € 42.8 billion – strong deliveries across all businesses
  • EBIT* before one-off in line with guidance: € 2.2 billion despite hedge rate deterioration
  • A400M programme continues – full year charge of € 1.8 billion
  • EBIT* of € -322 million impacted by A400M provision and foreign exchange effects
  • Net loss: € -763 million
  • Net Cash at € 9.8 billion due to better than expected Free Cash Flow including timing benefits from advanced payments
  • Increase of Airbus single aisle production rate in December 2010
  • No dividend payment recommended due to losses

09 March 2010

EADS’ (stock exchange symbol: EAD) annual results 2009 demonstrate the Group’s ability to face a challenging macro-economic and commercial environment thanks to proactive management of the order-book and of customer funding sources. It enabled strong deliveries across all businesses. However, earnings are weighed down by provisions for delays on new programmes. Revenues stood stable at € 42.8 billion. The EBIT* before one-off amounted to € 2.2 billion. Foreign exchange effects and the provision booked for the A400M programme in particular have weighed on EADS’ EBIT* of € -322 million. The order intake of € 45.8 billion reflects the significantly weaker commercial momentum in 2009. At the same time, the Group recorded strong defence and institutional business. EADS’ order book of € 389 billion provides a solid platform for future deliveries. The Net Cash position is solid at € 9.8 billion thanks to better than expected Free Cash Flow (see explanations on page 2) and remains a strong asset for the Group.

“In 2009, the commercial business environment was difficult – but we anticipated many of the challenges ahead of us and overcame them. This illustrates the strength EADS has developed over its first ten years,” said EADS CEO Louis Gallois. ”Beyond simply managing the economic downturn, our objective in 2009 was to keep a strong focus on innovation across our portfolio to lay the foundation for the next decade. I deeply appreciate the support of the Customer Nations for the A400M. Thanks to the agreement between the Customer Nations and EADS this programme is now back on track. Although the Group has to take an additional significant provision, this stabilises the programme. Apart from the A400M, we remain fully focused on improved programme management including further ramp-up of the A380, the development of the A350 and the Saudi Border Surveillance programme.”

Revenues of EADS stood at € 42.8 billion (FY 2008: € 43.3 billion), supported by record commercial aircraft deliveries at Airbus (498 units compared to 483 in 2008) but offset by lower revenue recognition in the A400M programme, price deterioration on commercial aircraft deliveries and negative foreign exchange impacts. In addition, revenues at Astrium grew by 12 percent.

EBIT* before one-off – an indicator capturing the underlying business margin by excluding non-recurring charges or profits caused by movements in provisions or foreign exchange impacts – stood at € 2.2 billion (FY 2008: € 3.3 billion). Compared to 2008, higher volumes at Airbus and Power8 savings were more than offset by a degradation of hedge rates, the deterioration of pricing on Airbus commercial deliveries and cost increases. A380 continued to weigh significantly on the underlying performance. The performance of Single Aisle and Long Range programmes in Airbus as well as in other Divisions remains robust.

The EBIT* of EADS of € -322 million (FY 2008: € 2,830 million) was burdened by A400M and A380 provisions and exceptional negative foreign exchange impacts. In total, exchange rate impacts weighed down 2009 EBIT* by € 2.5 billion compared to 2008.

EADS’ Net Income amounted to € -763 million (FY 2008: € 1,572 million), or earnings per share of € -0.94 (earnings per share FY 2008: € 1.95). The Net Income was weighed down by the deterioration of EBIT*. Self-financed R&D expenses slightly increased to € 2,825 million (FY 2008: € 2,669 million), assigned to spur new technologies and future business.

Exceptionally, due to the significant loss in 2009, the EADS Board of Directors recommends no dividend payment this year.

Free Cash Flow before customer financing of € 991 million (FY 2008: € 2,886 million) exceeded guidance due to successful Cash Flow management. It also benefited from payments of public customers at year-end which were expected in 2010. Net customer financing outflow was lower than expected during 2009 at around € 400 million. Free Cash Flow after customer financing amounted to € 585 million (FY 2008: € 2,559 million). EADS refinanced its € 1 billion Eurobond in August. Investing activities consumed € 1.9 billion, reflecting an increase in capital expenditure as investment ramps up in the A350 programme. The Group’s Net Cash position reached € 9.8 billion (year-end 2008: € 9.2 billion).

The Group’s order intake decreased to € 45.8 billion (FY 2008: € 98.6 billion). The target order intake for commercial aircraft was achieved but as expected falls short of the 2008 level. On 31 December 2009, the order book of EADS stood at a robust € 389.1 billion (year-end 2008: € 400.2 billion) despite the revaluation impact at the closing rate of 1.44 $/€ at the end of December versus 1.39 $/€ at the end of December 2008. This revaluation has led to a reduction of around € 11 billion. The defence order book increased to € 57.3 billion (year-end 2008: € 54.9 billion). This growth was driven by important military contracts in 2009 including Eurofighter Tranche 3a.

At the end of December 2009, EADS had 119,506 employees (year-end 2008: 118,349).

In 2009, EADS continued improving its Group-wide efficiency. Airbus had achieved € 2 billion in Power8 gross savings (different from the net EBIT* impact) compared to the projected cost base by the end of 2009. Smart buying, supply chain streamlining and logistics integration as well as lean manufacturing have made solid contributions to a leaner Airbus.

Power8 plus has now started and contributions will be made from all Divisions. Additional projects at Airbus include redesign implementation in single aisle and long range programmes.

Regarding the Future EADS integration and savings plan, the Group is increasing its target for gross annual savings compared to the projected cost base from € 200 million to € 350 million at the end of 2012. Future EADS aims to simplify, harmonise and integrate support functions in all areas. The savings run through ten project streams from Finance to IT, General Procurement and Facility Management.

The different cost saving initiatives are being consolidated at Division level as they further mature like in Eurocopter where they are captured within the SHAPE programme.

Upon evaluation of the request for proposal for the US Air Force Tanker replacement, Northrop Grumman has decided not to submit a bid to the US Department of Defence for the KC-X program.

As a team, serious concerns were expressed to the US Department of Defence and the US Air Force that the acquisition methodology outlined in the request for proposal (RFP) would heavily weigh the competition in favour of the smaller, less capable Boeing tanker. Northrop’s in-depth analysis of the RFP reaffirmed those concerns and prompted the decision not to bid.

This decision does not diminish EADS’ commitment to the US, or to its service men and women. EADS also remains convinced that the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft would deliver added capability, lower risk and best value for both the service men and women and US taxpayer.
It has been flown, tested and proven. The A330 MRTT has been selected over the Boeing tanker in the last five consecutive competitions and will shortly enter service with several US allies.

Outlook

As EADS enters into 2010, the Group remains fundamentally solid to cope with the improving but still volatile economic environment.

This is based on a resilient, actively managed backlog of 3,488 aircraft in Airbus, 1,303 in Eurocopter and strong backlog in the Space and Defence businesses.

Progressive recovery in traffic and yield especially in emerging markets should first stabilise airline financials before it leads to additional ordering activity.

Based on a number of active campaigns, which should lead to 250-300 new gross orders in 2010 and a stable overbooked backlog on single aisle aircraft, Airbus decided to increase production rate from 34 to 36 aircraft per month on single aisles starting in December 2010 while keeping the long range programme production rates roughly stable at around 8 aircraft per month.

In 2010, Airbus expects to deliver up to the same level of aircraft as in 2009 and new gross orders should range between 250 and 300 aircraft. Eurocopter should deliver around 6 percent less helicopters in 2010 compared to 2009.

Therefore, using € 1 = $1.40 as the average spot rate, EADS revenues should be roughly stable in 2010.

EADS’ EBIT* in 2010 will be around € 1 billion. The deterioration of the hedge rates will weigh by about € -1 billion compared to 2009. A380, while slightly improving, will continue to weigh substantially on the EBIT* before one-off, as in 2009. Cost savings and some improvement in aircraft pricing should contribute positively while weaker helicopter deliveries, some increase in Research & Development (R&D) and cost inflation will weigh on profitability.

Going forward, the EBIT* performance of EADS will be dependent on the Group’s ability to execute on the A400M, A380 and A350 programmes in line with the commitments made to its customers.

Provided a sustainable year-end cash inflow of institutional and government business and subject to Pre-Delivery Payment advances for the A400M programme, the Free Cash Flow before customer financing should be break-even. Free Cash Flow after customer financing should be negative due to customer financing cash-outflows of around € 1 billion.

*

EADS uses EBIT pre goodwill impairment and exceptionals as a key indicator of its economic performance. The term “exceptionals” refers to such items as depreciation expenses of fair value adjustments relating to the EADS merger, the Airbus Combination and the formation of MBDA, as well as impairment charges thereon.

**

This accounting method was used by EADS from September 2008 until the end of December 2009 as EADS could neither finally agree with OCCAR on an updated contract scheme for the A400M programme nor reliably assess the related financial implications of the delayed A400M programme. (For more details refer to the “Year 2009 Report, Unaudited Condensed Consolidated, Financial Information of EADS N.V. for the year ended December 31, 2009”).

EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2009, the Group – comprising Airbus, Eurocopter, EADS Astrium and EADS Defence & Security – generated revenues of € 42.8 billion and employed a workforce of more than 119,000.

Source: EADS

Russian Helicopter Manufacture Up 8.3% In 2009

March 1, 2010 by Marcel van Leeuwen · Leave a Comment 

Moscow/1 March 2010 – The Russian helicopter industry continued to increase its output in 2009: Russian Helicopters enterprises produced 183 helicopters for local and international customers, increasing the total by 14 compared to 2008. The 8.3% growth was made possible through a joint effort by all Russian rotorcraft industry specialists.

The deliveries breakdown stayed similar to that of 2008: 105 civil helicopters were delivered by the end of 2009, of which 9 were in VIP configuration with luxury interiors.

The share of export, counting FSUE Rosoboronexport contracts, exceeded 50% of the total 2009 deliveries. 

 

Enterprise Helicopter Type 2009
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant TOTAL 60
  Total, Mi-8/171 60
Kazan Helicopter Plant TOTAL 85
  Total, Mi-8/17 79
  Total, ANSAT-U 6
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise TOTAL 13
  Total, Ka-32 2
  Total, Ka-226 5
  Total, Ka-28 6
Rostvertol TOTAL 15
  Total, Mi-24/35 3
  Total, Mi-26 2
Progress TOTAL 10
TOTAL, including deliveries to Russian Defence Ministry: 183

Source: Russian Helicopter

UAC announces preliminary results for 2009

February 1, 2010 by Rob Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 


UAC a Russion Joint Stock Company “United Aircraft Corporation”

In 2009, 17 commercial aircraft were manufactured, of which 14 were delivered to the customers, including four Il-96, five Tu-204, three Tu-214 and two An-148. Three SSJ-100 aircraft were involved in the flight tests and the certification campaign. The regional jet premiered internationally at the Le Bourget Air Show in June 2009. In comparison with 2008 civil aircraft deliveries grew from 9 to 14 aircraft.

Commercial aircraft deliveries in 2009:

Aircraft type Quantity Aircraft Operator
Il-96 1 Rossiya Airlines
3 Polet Airlines
Tu-204 2 Red Wings
1 Cubana de Aviacion
1 Air Koryo
1 VTB Leasing
Tu-214 2 Affairs management department of the President’s administration
1 Transaero
SSJ-100 3 [flight tests]
An-148 2 Rossiya Airlines

Photo: Rob Vogelaar ZAP16 Group

Raytheon Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results; Reaffirms Outlook for Continued Growth in 2010

January 28, 2010 by Marcel van Leeuwen · Leave a Comment 

Highlights   

  • Solid bookings of $7.1 billion in the quarter and $25.1 billion for the year
  • Delivered strong sales growth of 10 percent in the quarter and 7 percent for the year
  • Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of $1.30, up 29 percent; full-year 2009 EPS from continuing operations of $4.89, up 24 percent
  • Strong operating cash flow of $1.1 billion in the quarter and $2.7 billion for the year

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) reported fourth quarter 2009 income from continuing operations of $517 million, up 21 percent compared to $428 million in the fourth quarter 2008. EPS from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2009 was $1.30, up 29 percent compared to $1.01 in the fourth quarter 2008. Fourth quarter 2008 income from continuing operations included a $45 million ($69 million pretax) unfavorable adjustment due to the impact of pension investment returns on existing contracts in 2008.  

“Our 2009 results reflect the increasing global demand for our capabilities, as well as the Company’s strong operational performance,” said William H. Swanson, Raytheon’s Chairman and CEO. “Looking ahead, we expect continued growth by providing our customers with innovative solutions that address their evolving needs.” Net sales in the fourth quarter 2009 were $6.7 billion, up 10 percent from $6.1 billion in the fourth quarter 2008.Operating cash flow from continuing operations in the fourth quarter 2009 was $1,073 million compared to $444 million in the fourth quarter 2008. In the fourth quarter 2008 the Company made $660 million in discretionary cash contributions to its pension plans. The Company made $1,115 million in total cash contributions to its pension plans in full-year 2009 compared to $1,174 million in full-year 2008.In the fourth quarter 2009 the Company repurchased 6.0 million shares of common stock for $300 million, as part of its previously announced share repurchase program. For the full-year 2009 the Company repurchased 25.8 million shares of common stock for $1.2 billion.

Full-Year Financial Results

Full-year 2009 income from continuing operations was $2.0 billion, up 16 percent compared to $1.7 billion for the full-year 2008. EPS from continuing operations for the full-year 2009 was $4.89, up 24 percent compared to $3.93 for the full-year 2008.Net sales in 2009 were $24.9 billion, up 7 percent from $23.2 billion in 2008, with all of Raytheon’s businesses contributing to the sales growth.The Company generated strong operating cash flow for the year. Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $2.7 billion in 2009 compared to $2.0 billion in 2008. The increase in operating cash flow in 2009 was primarily due to improved performance and lower net cash tax payments. The Company paid $627 million in cash taxes in 2009 and received $419 million in tax refunds and credits, primarily related to the discretionary cash contributions that it made to its pension plans in December 2008. The Company paid $545 million in cash taxes in 2008 and received $97 million in tax refunds and credits.The Company ended 2009 in a net cash position of $313 million ($2.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents less total debt of $2.3 billion).  

    Summary Financial Results
                                           4th Quarter                %
                                           -----------
    ($ in millions, except per
     share data)                        2009       2008(1)       Change
                                        ----       ------        ------

    Net sales                         $6,667        $6,086            10%
    Income from continuing
     operations                         $517          $428            21%
    Income from continuing
     operations attributable to
     Raytheon Company                   $504          $421            20%
    FAS/CAS Adjusted Income(2)          $500          $441            13%
    EPS from continuing operations     $1.30         $1.01            29%
    FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS(2)            $1.29         $1.06            22%
    Operating cash flow from cont.
     ops.                             $1,073          $444

    Workdays in fiscal reporting
     calendar                             61            60
                                              Full-Year                   %
                                              ---------
    ($ in millions, except per
     share data)                          2009        2008(1)        Change
                                          ----        ------         ------

    Net sales                          $24,881         $23,174             7%
    Income from continuing
     operations                         $1,977          $1,698            16%
    Income from continuing
     operations attributable to
     Raytheon Company                   $1,936          $1,674            16%
    FAS/CAS Adjusted Income(2)          $1,918          $1,754             9%
    EPS from continuing operations       $4.89           $3.93            24%
    FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS(2)              $4.85           $4.12            18%
    Operating cash flow from cont.
     ops.                               $2,745          $2,036

    Workdays in fiscal reporting
     calendar                              249             250
    (1) Fourth quarter and full-year 2008 includes a $45 million ($69
    million pretax) unfavorable adjustment due to the impact of pension
    investment returns on existing contracts in 2008.
    (2) FAS/CAS Adjusted Income is defined as income from continuing
    operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders
    excluding the after-tax impact of the FAS/CAS pension adjustment.
    FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS is defined as EPS from continuing operations
    attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders excluding the
    earnings per share impact of the FAS/CAS pension adjustment.  FAS/
    CAS Adjusted EPS and FAS/CAS Adjusted Income are non-GAAP
    financial measures.  See attachment F for a reconciliation of these
    measures and a discussion of why the Company is presenting this
    information.

Bookings and Backlog   

    Bookings               4th Quarter                 Full-Year
                           -----------                 ---------
    ($ in millions)     2009              2008    2009             2008
                        ----              ----    ----             ----

    Bookings          $7,065            $8,530 $25,058          $26,820
                                               =======          =======
    Backlog               Period Ending
                          -------------
    ($ in millions) 12/31/09          12/31/08
                    --------          --------

    Backlog*         $36,877           $38,884
    Funded Backlog   $23,479           $21,986
    * Due to a change in Missile Defense Agency priorities, on June 10,
    2009 the Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) program was terminated for
    convenience, resulting in a $2.4 billion reduction of the Company's
    backlog at the end of the second quarter 2009.

Bookings exceeded net sales in both the fourth quarter and full-year 2009.  

The Company ended 2009 with a backlog of $36.9 billion and its highest year-end funded backlog of $23.5 billion.  

Outlook  

    2010 Financial Outlook                       2010 Outlook
                                                 ------------
                                                                    Prior
                                     2009A       Current       (10/22/09)
                                     -----       -------      -----------

    Net Sales ($B)                     24.9    25.9 - 26.4   25.9 - 26.4
    FAS/CAS Pension Inc./(Exp.) ($M)     27      (220)*              (228)
                                                  (95) -
    Interest Expense, Net ($M)         (109)      (110)*    (90) - (105)

    Diluted Shares (M)                395.7     377 - 382     377 - 382

    Effective Tax Rate                 32.5%         ~31.5%       ~31.5%

    EPS from Continuing Operations    $4.89   $4.75 - $4.90 $4.75 - $4.90
    FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS(1)           $4.85  $5.13 - $5.28* $5.16 - $5.31

    Operating Cash Flow from Cont.
     Ops. ($B)                          2.7     2.0 - 2.2     2.0 - 2.2
    ROIC (%)(1)                        12.2    12.2 - 12.6  Not provided

    * Denotes change from prior
     guidance.
    (1) FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS is defined as EPS from continuing
    operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders
    excluding the earnings per share impact of the FAS/CAS pension
    adjustment. The statutory tax rate of 35.0% was used to calculate
    the after-tax impact of the current FAS/CAS pension adjustment.
    The effective tax rate of 31.5% was used to calculate the after-tax
    impact of the prior FAS/CAS pension adjustment. FAS/CAS Adjusted
    EPS and ROIC are non-GAAP financial measures.  See attachment F for
    a reconciliation of FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS to EPS from continuing
    operations and attachment G for a calculation of ROIC and
    discussions of why the Company is presenting this information.

The Company is reaffirming its prior guidance for 2010 and providing more detailed information. Charts containing additional information on the Company’s 2010 guidance are available on the Company’s website at www.raytheon.com.  

Segment Results  

Integrated Defense Systems  

                    4th Quarter            %           Full-Year             %
                    -----------                        ---------
    ($ in
     millions)   2009           2008  Change     2009           2008  Change
                 ----           ----  ------     ----           ----  ------

    Net Sales  $1,541         $1,423        8% $5,525         $5,148        7%
    Operating
     Income      $249           $244        2%   $859           $870       -1%
    Operating
     Margin      16.2%          17.1%            15.5%          16.9%

Fourth Quarter  

Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) had fourth quarter 2009 net sales of $1,541 million, up 8 percent compared to $1,423 million in the fourth quarter 2008, primarily due to growth on international Patriot programs. IDS recorded $249 million of operating income compared to $244 million in the fourth quarter 2008.  

During the quarter, IDS booked $990 million for a letter contract on ground-system hardware and initial spares for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System for Taiwan, after receiving contract awards totaling $1.1 billion. IDS also booked $160 million related to the renewal of an international Patriot technical support contract and $315 million for systems design work for the Zumwalt-class destroyer for the U.S. Navy.  

Full-year  

IDS had full-year 2009 net sales of $5,525 million, up 7 percent compared to $5,148 million in 2008. The increase in sales was primarily due to growth on international Patriot programs. IDS recorded $859 million of operating income in 2009 compared to $870 million in 2008.  

During the year, IDS booked $1,982 million to fund new production and upgrades of the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System for Taiwan and United Arab Emirates (UAE). IDS also booked $650 million on the Zumwalt-class destroyer program, $157 million to provide Finland with Surface Launched Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (SL-AMRAAM) systems, and $150 million for Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor Systems (JLENS) for the U.S. Army.  

Intelligence and Information Systems  

                  4th Quarter            %           Full-Year             %
                  -----------                        ---------
    ($ in
     millions) 2009           2008  Change     2009           2008  Change
               ----           ----  ------     ----           ----  ------

    Net Sales  $803           $810       -1% $3,204         $3,132        2%
    Operating
     Income     $64            $67       -4%   $259           $253        2%
    Operating
     Margin     8.0%           8.3%             8.1%           8.1%

Fourth Quarter  

Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS) had fourth quarter 2009 net sales of $803 million compared to $810 million in the fourth quarter 2008. IIS recorded $64 million of operating income compared to $67 million in the fourth quarter 2008.  

During the quarter, IIS booked $153 million on a contract to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support to the U.S. Air Force. IIS also booked $519 million on a number of classified contracts.  

Full-year  

IIS had full-year 2009 net sales of $3,204 million compared to $3,132 million in 2008. IIS recorded $259 million of operating income in 2009 compared to $253 million in 2008.  

During the year, IIS booked $1,364 million on a number of classified contracts.  

Missile Systems  

                    4th Quarter            %           Full-Year             %
                    -----------                        ---------
    ($ in
     millions)   2009           2008  Change     2009           2008  Change
                 ----           ----  ------     ----           ----  ------

    Net Sales  $1,413         $1,366        3% $5,561         $5,408        3%
    Operating
     Income      $154           $142        8%   $604           $584        3%
    Operating
     Margin      10.9%          10.4%            10.9%          10.8%

Fourth Quarter  

Missile Systems (MS) had fourth quarter 2009 net sales of $1,413 million compared to $1,366 million in the fourth quarter 2008, primarily due to higher volume on the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), Maverick, and Phalanx programs. MS recorded $154 million of operating income compared to $142 million in the fourth quarter 2008.  

During the quarter, MS booked $222 million for the production of Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) for international customers and the U.S. Navy, and $101 million for the development of Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) for the Missile Defense Agency. MS also booked $201 million for the production of ESSM for international customers and the U.S. Navy, $170 million for the production of Maverick missiles for an international customer and $111 million for the production of Tube Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless (TOW) missiles for international customers and the U.S. Army.  

Full-year  

MS had full-year 2009 net sales of $5,561 million compared to $5,408 million in 2008. The increase in sales in 2009 was primarily due to higher volume on the SM-3 and Maverick programs. MS recorded $604 million of operating income in 2009 compared to $584 million in 2008. The increase in operating income in 2009 was primarily due to higher volume.  

During the year, MS booked $645 million for the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) program for international customers and the U.S. Air Force, $514 million for TOW missiles for international customers and the U.S. Army, and $508 million for ESSM and $402 million for Phalanx Weapon Systems for international customers and the U.S. Navy. MS also booked $384 million on SM-2 for international customers and the U.S. Navy, $318 million for SM-3 for the Missile Defense Agency and $294 million for Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles for the U.S. Navy.  

Network Centric Systems  

                    4th Quarter            %           Full-Year             %
                    -----------                        ---------
    ($ in
     millions)   2009           2008  Change     2009           2008  Change
                 ----           ----  ------     ----           ----  ------

    Net Sales  $1,259         $1,125       12% $4,822         $4,510        7%
    Operating
     Income      $169           $148       14%   $674           $575       17%
    Operating
     Margin      13.4%          13.2%            14.0%          12.7%

Fourth Quarter  

Network Centric Systems (NCS) had fourth quarter 2009 net sales of $1,259 million, up 12 percent compared to $1,125 million in the fourth quarter 2008, due to higher volume on various programs, primarily for the U.S. Army. NCS recorded $169 million of operating income compared to $148 million in the fourth quarter 2008. The increase in operating income was primarily due to the increased volume.  

During the quarter, NCS booked $446 million on an international classified program and an additional $127 million for a toll system replacement program.  

Full-year  

NCS had full-year 2009 net sales of $4,822 million, up 7 percent compared to $4,510 million in 2008. The increase in sales was due to higher volume on various production programs, primarily for the U.S. Army. NCS recorded $674 million of operating income compared to $575 million in 2008. The increase in operating income was primarily due to improved program performance and higher volume.  

During the year, NCS booked $163 million for Improved Target Acquisition Systems (ITAS), $146 million for Horizontal Technology Insertion (HTI) forward-looking infrared kits, $117 million for Commander’s Independent Viewers (CIV), $107 million for the Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical Terminal (SMART-T) program and $97 million for Thermal Weapon Sights II for the U.S. Army, and $82 million for the Global Positioning Satellite-Aided Geosynchronous Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system for the India Space Research Organization (ISRO).  

Space and Airborne Systems  

                    4th Quarter            %           Full-Year             %
                    -----------
    ($ in
     millions)   2009           2008  Change     2009           2008  Change
                 ----           ----  ------     ----           ----  ------

    Net Sales  $1,266         $1,166        9% $4,582         $4,280        7%
    Operating
     Income      $174           $167        4%   $647           $569       14%
    Operating
     Margin      13.7%          14.3%            14.1%          13.3%

Fourth Quarter  

Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) had fourth quarter 2009 net sales of $1,266 million, up 9 percent compared to $1,166 million in the fourth quarter 2008, primarily due to growth on classified business. SAS recorded $174 million of operating income compared to $167 million in the fourth quarter 2008. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher volume.  

During the quarter, SAS booked $122 million for the B-2 Radar Modernization Program (RMP). SAS also booked $131 million on a number of classified contracts.  

Full-year  

SAS had full-year 2009 net sales of $4,582 million, up 7 percent compared to $4,280 million in 2008, primarily due to growth on classified business. SAS recorded $647 million of operating income in 2009 compared to $569 million in 2008. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher volume, favorable mix and contractual settlements.  

During the year, SAS booked $422 million to supply APG-63 fire control radars and support equipment for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, $295 million for the B-2 RMP and $147 million on the Integrated Sensor Is Structure (ISIS) radar program for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). SAS also booked $1,330 million on a number of classified contracts.  

Technical Services  

                  4th Quarter            %           Full-Year             %
                  -----------                        ---------
    ($ in
     millions) 2009           2008  Change     2009           2008  Change
               ----           ----  ------     ----           ----  ------

    Net Sales  $888           $744       19% $3,161         $2,601       22%
    Operating
     Income     $58            $49       18%   $215           $174       24%
    Operating
     Margin     6.5%           6.6%             6.8%           6.7%

Fourth Quarter  

Technical Services (TS) had fourth quarter 2009 net sales of $888 million, up 19 percent compared to $744 million in the fourth quarter 2008, primarily due to continued growth in domestic and foreign operational training programs for the U.S. Army’s Warfighter Field Operations Customer Support activities. TS recorded operating income of $58 million in the fourth quarter 2009 compared to $49 million in the fourth quarter 2008, primarily due to higher volume.  

During the quarter, TS booked $67 million for work on domestic operational training programs for the U.S. Army.  

Full-year  

TS had full-year 2009 net sales of $3,161 million, up 22 percent compared to $2,601 million in 2008. TS recorded operating income of $215 million in 2009 compared to $174 million in 2008. The increase in net sales and operating income were primarily due to continued strong growth in domestic and foreign operational training programs and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solutions (ATCOTS).  

During the year, TS booked $1,011 million on domestic operational training programs and $300 million on foreign operational training programs for the U.S. Army. TS also booked $160 million to upgrade Phalanx Weapon Systems for the Royal Canadian Navy and $100 million for a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) program.  

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2009 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 88 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 75,000 people worldwide.  

Conference Call on the Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results  

Raytheon’s financial results conference call will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 9 a.m. ET. Participants will include William H. Swanson, Chairman and CEO; David C. Wajsgras, senior vice president and CFO; and other Company executives.  

The dial-in number for the conference call will be (866) 543-6405 in the U.S. or (617) 213-8897 outside of the U.S. The conference call will also be audiocast on the Internet at www.raytheon.com/ir. Individuals may listen to the call and download charts that will be used during the call. These charts will be available for printing prior to the call.  

Interested parties are encouraged to check the website ahead of time to ensure their computers are configured for the audio stream. Instructions for obtaining the free required downloadable software are posted on the site.  

Disclosure Regarding Forward-looking Statements  

This release and the attachments contain forward-looking statements, including information regarding the Company’s 2010 financial outlook, future plans, objectives, business prospects and anticipated financial performance. These forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts and represent only the Company’s current expectations regarding such matters. These statements inherently involve a wide range of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual actions and results could differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these statements. Specific factors that could cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the Company’s dependence on the U.S. Government for a significant portion of its business and the risks associated with U.S. Government sales, including changes or shifts in defense spending, uncertain funding of programs, potential termination of contracts, and difficulties in contract performance; the ability to procure new contracts; the risks of conducting business in foreign countries; the ability to comply with extensive governmental regulation, including import and export policies, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and procurement and other regulations; the impact of competition; the ability to develop products and technologies; the impact of changes in the financial markets and global economic conditions; the risk that actual pension returns, discount rates or other actuarial assumptions are significantly different than the Company’s assumptions; the risk of cost overruns, particularly for the Company’s fixed-price contracts; dependence on component availability, subcontractor performance and key suppliers; risks of a negative government audit; the use of accounting estimates in the Company’s financial statements; risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and other business arrangements; risks of an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets; the outcome of contingencies and litigation matters, including government investigations; the ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; the impact of potential security threats and other disruptions; and other factors as may be detailed from time to time in the Company’s public announcements and Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release and the attachments or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release, including any acquisitions, dispositions or other business arrangements that may be announced or closed after such date. This release and the attachments also contain non-GAAP financial measures. A GAAP reconciliation and a discussion of the Company’s use of these measures are included in this release or the attachments.  

    Media Contact:                            Investor Relations Contact:
    Jon Kasle                                 Marc Kaplan
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    Attachment A
    Raytheon Company
    Preliminary Statement of Operations Information
    Fourth Quarter 2009

    (In millions, except per
     share amounts)
                              Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended
                           31-Dec-09      31-Dec-08   31-Dec-09     31-Dec-08
                           ---------      ---------   ---------     ---------

    Total net sales           $6,667         $6,086     $24,881       $23,174
                              ------         ------     -------       -------
    Operating expenses
         Cost of sales        5,317           4,903      19,747        18,489
         Administrative
          and selling
          expenses              392             392       1,527         1,548
         Research and
          development
          expenses              158             138         565           517
                                ---             ---         ---           ---

    Total operating
     expenses                 5,867           5,433      21,839        20,554
                              -----           -----      ------        ------

    Operating income            800             653       3,042         2,620
                                ---             ---       -----         -----

         Interest expense        28              32         123           129
         Interest income         (3)             (8)        (14)          (64)
         Other expense, net      21              12           3            33
                                ---             ---         ---           ---

    Non-operating expense,
     net                         46              36         112            98
                                ---             ---         ---           ---

    Income from continuing
     operations before taxes    754             617       2,930         2,522

    Federal and foreign
     income taxes               237             189         953           824
                                ---             ---         ---           ---

    Income from continuing
     operations                 517             428       1,977         1,698

    Income (loss) from
     discontinued operations,
     net of tax                   -               -          (1)           (2)
                                ---             ---         ---           ---

    Net income                  517             428       1,976         1,696

         Less: Net income
          attributable
          to noncontrolling
          interests             13                7          41            24
                               ---              ---         ---           ---

    Net income attributable
     to Raytheon Company      $504             $421      $1,935        $1,672
                              ====             ====      ======        ======

    Basic earnings (loss)
     per share attributable
     to Raytheon Company
     common stockholders:
          Income from
           continuing
           operations        $1.32            $1.03       $4.96         $4.01
          Income (loss)
           from
           discontinued
           operations            -                -           -         (0.01)
          Net income          1.32             1.03        4.96          4.01

    Diluted earnings
     (loss) per share
     attributable
     to Raytheon
     Company common
     stockholders:
           Income from
            continuing
            operations       $1.30            $1.01       $4.89         $3.93
           Income (loss)
            from
            discontinued
            operations           -                -           -         (0.01)
           Net income         1.30             1.01        4.89          3.92

    Amounts attributable
     to Raytheon Company
     common stockholders:
          Income from
           continuing
           operations         $504             $421      $1,936        $1,674
          Income (loss)
           from
           discontinued
           operations            -                -          (1)           (2)
                               ---              ---         ---           ---
          Net income          $504             $421      $1,935        $1,672
                              ====             ====      ======        ======

    Average shares
     outstanding
          Basic              382.2            409.8       390.4         417.2
          Diluted            388.4            416.4       395.7         426.5
    Attachment B
    Raytheon Company
    Preliminary Segment Information
    Fourth Quarter 2009
                        Total Net Sales                Operating Income
    (In millions,
     except
     percentages)      Three Months Ended             Three Months Ended
                       ------------------             ------------------
                  31-Dec-09        31-Dec-08   31-Dec-09        31-Dec-08
                  ---------        ---------   ---------        ---------

    Integrated
     Defense
     Systems          $1,541           $1,423        $249             $244
    Intelligence
     and
     Information
     Systems             803              810          64               67
    Missile
     Systems           1,413            1,366         154              142
    Network
     Centric
     Systems           1,259            1,125         169              148
    Space and
     Airborne
     Systems           1,266            1,166         174              167
    Technical
     Services            888              744          58               49
    FAS/CAS
     Pension
     Adjustment            -                -           6              (30)
    Corporate and
     Eliminations       (503)            (548)        (74)            (134)
                        ----             ----         ---             ----

    Total             $6,667           $6,086        $800             $653
                      ======           ======        ====             ====
                                      Operating Income
                                   As a Percent of Sales
    (In millions, except
     percentages)                    Three Months Ended
                                     ------------------
                                31-Dec-09       31-Dec-08
                                ---------       ---------

    Integrated Defense
     Systems                          16.2%           17.1%
    Intelligence and
     Information Systems               8.0%            8.3%
    Missile Systems                   10.9%           10.4%
    Network Centric Systems           13.4%           13.2%
    Space and Airborne
     Systems                          13.7%           14.3%
    Technical Services                 6.5%            6.6%
    FAS/CAS Pension
     Adjustment
    Corporate and
     Eliminations

    Total                             12.0%           10.7%
                        Total Net Sales                Operating Income
    (In millions,
     except
     percentages)     Twelve Months Ended            Twelve Months Ended
                      -------------------            -------------------
                  31-Dec-09        31-Dec-08   31-Dec-09        31-Dec-08
                  ---------        ---------   ---------        ---------

    Integrated
     Defense
     Systems          $5,525           $5,148        $859             $870
    Intelligence
     and
     Information
     Systems           3,204            3,132         259              253
    Missile
     Systems           5,561            5,408         604              584
    Network
     Centric
     Systems           4,822            4,510         674              575
    Space and
     Airborne
     Systems           4,582            4,280         647              569
    Technical
     Services          3,161            2,601         215              174
    FAS/CAS
     Pension
     Adjustment            -                -          27             (123)
    Corporate and
     Eliminations     (1,974)          (1,905)       (243)            (282)
                      ------           ------        ----             ----

    Total            $24,881          $23,174      $3,042           $2,620
                     =======          =======      ======           ======
                                      Operating Income
                                   As a Percent of Sales
    (In millions, except
     percentages)                   Twelve Months Ended
                                    -------------------
                                31-Dec-09       31-Dec-08
                                ---------       ---------

    Integrated Defense
     Systems                          15.5%           16.9%
    Intelligence and
     Information Systems               8.1%            8.1%
    Missile Systems                   10.9%           10.8%
    Network Centric Systems           14.0%           12.7%
    Space and Airborne
     Systems                          14.1%           13.3%
    Technical Services                 6.8%            6.7%
    FAS/CAS Pension
     Adjustment
    Corporate and
     Eliminations

    Total                             12.2%           11.3%
    Attachment C
    Raytheon Company
    Other Preliminary Information
    Fourth Quarter 2009
    (In millions)             Funded Backlog              Total Backlog
                              --------------              -------------
                       31-Dec-09        31-Dec-08   31-Dec-09     31-Dec-08
                       ---------        ---------   ---------     ---------

    Integrated Defense
     Systems                $5,595           $4,802 $10,665          $9,883
    Intelligence and
     Information
     Systems                 1,588            1,890   4,360           5,137
    Missile Systems*         6,454            6,082   7,657           9,937
    Network Centric
     Systems                 4,389            4,593   5,501           5,733
    Space and Airborne
     Systems                 3,402            2,731   5,921           5,442
    Technical Services       2,051            1,888   2,773           2,752

    Total                  $23,479          $21,986 $36,877         $38,884
                           =======          ======= =======         =======
                                Bookings                      Bookings
                           Three Months Ended            Twelve Months Ended
                           ------------------            -------------------
                      31-Dec-09           31-Dec-08     31-Dec-09   31-Dec-08
                      ---------           ---------     ---------   ---------

    Bookings             $7,065              $8,530     $25,058     $26,820
                         ======              ======     =======     =======

    * Due to a change in Missile Defense Agency priorities, on June 10, 2009
    the Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) program was terminated for
    convenience, resulting in a $2.4 billion reduction of the Company's
    backlog at the end of the second quarter of 2009.
    Attachment D
    Raytheon Company
    Preliminary Balance Sheet Information
    Fourth Quarter 2009
    (In millions)
                                                    31-Dec-09  31-Dec-08
                                                    ---------  ---------
    Assets
         Cash and cash equivalents                     $2,642     $2,259
         Accounts receivable, net                         120        105
         Contracts in process                           4,373      3,793
         Inventories                                      344        325
         Current tax asset                                  -        441
         Deferred taxes                                   273        395
         Prepaid expenses and other current assets        116         99
                                                          ---        ---
       Total current assets                             7,868      7,417

    Property, plant and equipment, net                  2,001      2,024
    Deferred taxes                                        436        735
    Prepaid retiree benefits                              111         56
    Goodwill                                           11,922     11,662
    Other assets, net                                   1,269      1,240
                                                        -----      -----
            Total assets                              $23,607    $23,134
                                                      =======    =======

    Liabilities and Equity
    Current liabilities
         Advance payments and billings in excess of
          costs incurred                               $2,224     $1,970
         Accounts payable                               1,397      1,201
         Accrued employee compensation                    868        913
         Other accrued expenses                         1,034      1,065
                                                        -----      -----
      Total current liabilities                         5,523      5,149

    Accrued retiree benefits and other long-
     term liabilities                                   5,793      6,488
    Deferred taxes                                         23          -
    Long-term debt                                      2,329      2,309

    Equity
      Raytheon Company stockholders' equity
         Common stock                                       4          4
         Additional paid-in capital                    10,991     10,873
         Accumulated other comprehensive loss          (4,824)    (5,182)
         Treasury stock, at cost                       (5,446)    (4,254)
         Retained earnings                              9,102      7,646
                                                        -----      -----
      Total Raytheon Company stockholders' equity       9,827      9,087
         Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries          112        101
                                                          ---        ---
        Total equity                                    9,939      9,188
                                                        -----      -----
            Total liabilities and equity              $23,607    $23,134
                                                      =======    =======
    Attachment E
    Raytheon Company
    Preliminary Cash Flow Information
    Fourth Quarter 2009

    (In millions)       Three Months Ended             Twelve Months Ended
                        ------------------             -------------------
                      31-Dec-09      31-Dec-08       31-Dec-09      31-Dec-08
                      ---------      ---------       ---------      ---------

    Net income             $517           $428          $1,976         $1,696
    Loss (income) from
     discontinued
     operations, net of
     tax                      -              -               1              2
                            ---            ---             ---            ---
    Income from
     continuing
     operations             517            428           1,977          1,698

    Depreciation             79             75             299            292
    Amortization             28             27             103             98
    Working capital
     (excluding pension
     and taxes)*            178            629             (47)           247
    Discontinued
     operations              (4)             -             (20)           (21)
    Net activity in
     financing
     receivables             18             22              46             68
    Other                   253           (737)            367           (367)
                           ----           ----            ----           ----
      Net operating
       cash flow          1,069            444           2,725          2,015

    Capital spending       (142)          (137)           (280)          (304)
    Internal use
     software spending      (18)           (16)            (67)           (74)
    Acquisitions           (334)             -            (334)           (54)
    Investment activity
     and divestiture          -              -               -              9
    Dividends              (118)          (116)           (473)          (460)
    Repurchases of
     common stock          (300)          (680)         (1,200)        (1,700)
    Debt issuance           496              -             496              -
    Debt repayment         (474)             -            (474)             -
    Other                    21              3             (10)           172
                            ---            ---             ---            ---
        Total cash flow    $200          $(502)           $383          $(396)
                           ====          =====            ====           =====

    *  Working capital (excluding pension and taxes) is a summation of changes
    in: accounts receivable, net, contracts in  process and advance payments
    and billings in excess of costs incurred, inventories, prepaid expenses
    and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued employee compensation,
    and other accrued expenses  from the Statements of Cash Flows.
    Attachment F
    Raytheon Company
    Non-GAAP Financial Measures - FAS/CAS Adjusted Measures
    Fourth Quarter 2009

    FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS Non-GAAP Reconciliation
                       Fourth Quarter  Full Year  2010 Guidance
                       --------------  ---------  -------------
                                 2009       2008               2009  2008
                                 ----       ----               ----  ----

    Diluted
     earnings per
     share from
     continuing
     operations
     attributable
     to Raytheon
     Company
     common
     stockholders               $1.30     $1.01*              $4.89  $3.93*
    Less: Per
     share impact
     of the FAS/
     CAS Pension
     Adjustment**                0.01      (0.05)              0.04  (0.19)
                                 ----      -----               ----  -----
    FAS/CAS
     Adjusted EPS
     ***                        $1.29      $1.06              $4.85  $4.12
                                =====      =====              =====  =====

    ** FAS/CAS
     Pension
     Adjustment                    $6       $(30)               $27  $(123)
        Tax affect (at
         35.0% federal
         statutory
         rate)                     (2)        10                 (9)   43
                                  ---        ---                ---   ---
        After-tax
         FAS/CAS
         Pension
         Adjustment                 4        (20)                18  (80)
        Diluted Shares          388.4      416.4              395.7  426.5
                                -----      -----              -----  -----
        Per share
         impact of the
         FAS/CAS
         Pension
         Adjustment             $0.01     $(0.05)             $0.04  $(0.19)
                                =====     ======              =====  ======
                                         2010 Guidance
                                         -------------
                                            Low end       High end
                                            of range      of range
                                            --------      --------

    Diluted earnings per share from
     continuing operations
     attributable to Raytheon
     Company common stockholders                 $4.75        $4.90
    Less: Per share impact of the
     FAS/CAS Pension Adjustment**                (0.38)       (0.38)
                                                 -----        -----
    FAS/CAS Adjusted EPS ***                     $5.13        $5.28
                                                 =====        =====

    ** FAS/CAS Pension Adjustment                $(220)       $(220)
        Tax affect (at 35.0% federal
         statutory rate)                            77           77
                                                   ---          ---
        After-tax FAS/CAS Pension
         Adjustment                               (143)        (143)
        Diluted Shares                           382.0        377.0
                                                 -----        -----
        Per share impact of the FAS/CAS
         Pension Adjustment                     $(0.38)      $(0.38)
                                                ======       ======
    *  Fourth quarter and full-year 2008 EPS from continuing operations
    includes the $45 million ($69 million pretax) unfavorable adjustment
    due to the impact of pension investment returns on existing
    contracts in 2008.
    FAS/CAS Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations attributable to
    Raytheon Company common stockholders Non-GAAP Reconciliation
                                Fourth Quarter            Full Year
                                --------------            ---------
                                 2009          2008   2009            2008
                                 ----          ----   ----            ----

    Income from Continuing
     Operations attributable to
     Raytheon Company common
     stockholders                $504          $421 $1,936          $1,674
    FAS/CAS Pension Adjustment
     (Tax affected at 35.0%
     federal statutory rate)       (4)           20    (18)             80
                                  ---           ---    ---             ---
    FAS/CAS Adjusted Income
     from Continuing Operations
     attributable to Raytheon
     common stockholders***
                                 $500          $441 $1,918          $1,754
                                 ====          ==== ======          ======
    ***  These amounts are not measures of financial performance under
    U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  They should
    be considered supplemental to and not a substitute for financial
    performance in accordance with GAAP and may not be defined and
    calculated by other companies in the same manner. FAS/CAS Adjusted
    EPS is defined as EPS from continuing operations attributable to
    Raytheon Company common stockholders excluding the earnings per
    share impact of the FAS/CAS pension adjustment.  FAS/CAS Adjusted
    Income from Continuing Operations attributable to Raytheon Company
    common stockholders is defined as Income from Continuing Operations
    attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders excluding the
    impact of the FAS/CAS pension adjustment.  We are providing these
    measures, which exclude the impact of the FAS/CAS pension
    adjustment, because management uses them for the purposes of
    evaluating and forecasting the Company's financial performance and
    we believe it allows investors to benefit from being able to assess
    our operating performance in the context of how our principal
    customer, the U.S. Government, allows us to recover pension costs
    and to better compare our operating performance to others in the
    industry on that same basis.
    Attachment G
    Raytheon Company
    Preliminary Return on Invested Capital Non-GAAP Financial Measure
    Fourth Quarter 2009
    We define Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as income from continuing
    operations excluding the after-tax affect of the FAS/CAS Pension
    Adjustment plus after-tax net interest expense plus one-third of
    operating lease expense after-tax (estimate of interest portion of
    operating lease expense) divided by average invested capital after
    capitalizing operating leases (operating lease expense times a
    multiplier of 8), adding financial guarantees less net investment in
    Discontinued Operations, and adding back the impact of the
    accounting standard for employers' accounting for defined benefit
    pension and other postretirement plans.  ROIC is not a measure of
    financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles
    (GAAP) and may not be defined and calculated by other companies in
    the same manner.  ROIC should be considered supplemental to and not
    a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with
    GAAP. We use ROIC as a measure of efficiency and effectiveness of
    our use of capital and as an element of management compensation.
    Return on Invested Capital
    (In millions, except
     percentages)                 2009       2010 Initial Guidance
                                  ----       ---------------------
                                         Low end            High end
                                        of range            of range
                                        --------            --------
    Income from continuing
     operations                 $1,977
    FAS/CAS Pension
     Adjustment, after-tax *       (18)
    Net interest expense,
     after-tax *                    71   Combined            Combined
    Lease expense, after-tax *      66
                                   ---
    Return                      $2,096       $2,155              $2,200
                                ------       ------              ------

    Net debt **                  $(132)
    Equity less investment in
     discontinued operations     9,560
    Lease expense x 8, plus
     financial guarantees        2,815   Combined            Combined
    Minimum pension liability    5,007
                                 -----
    Invested capital from
     continuing operations *** $17,250      $17,700             $17,500
                               -------      -------             -------

    ROIC                          12.2%        12.2%               12.6%
                                  ----         ----                ----
    *  Federal statutory tax rate of 35.0%
    **  Net debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents
    and is calculated using a 2 point average
    ***  Calculated using a 2 point average

SOURCE: Raytheon Company

Boeing Reports Strong 2009 Revenue & Cash Flow on Solid Core Performance

January 27, 2010 by Marcel van Leeuwen · 4 Comments 

Fourth-Quarter 2009

  • Revenue grew to $17.9 billion and operating margin grew to 9.4 percent, driving net income to $1.75 per share
  • Operating cash flow increased to $3.2 billion

 

Full-Year 2009

  • Revenue grew to $68.3 billion while earnings reflected solid core operating performance affected by previously announced events
  • Operating cash flow of $5.6 billion reflects strong management of working capital
  • Cash and marketable securities of $11.2 billion provides strong liquidity for 2010
  • Backlog of $316 billion – over four times current annual revenue

 

Outlook

  • 2010 EPS guidance of $3.70 to $4.00 reflects lower volumes and considers risks

 

    Table 1.  Summary Financial Results

    (Dollars
     in
     Millions,
     except
     per               Fourth Quarter               Full Year
     share             --------------             -------------
     data)             2009     2008     Change   2009     2008   Change
    --------------------------------------------------------------------

     Revenues        $17,937   $12,664     42%   $68,281  $60,909     12%
     Earnings/
     (Loss)
     From
     Operations       $1,693     ($243)    NA     $2,096   $3,950    (47%)
     Operating
     Margin              9.4%    (1.9%)  11.3 Pts    3.1%     6.5%   (3.4)Pts
     Net
     Income/
     (Loss)           $1,268      ($86)    NA     $1,312   $2,672    (51%)
     Earnings/
     (Loss)
     per
     Share             $1.75    ($0.12)    NA      $1.84    $3.67    (50%)
     Operating
     Cash
     Flow             $3,212   ($1,641)    NA     $5,603    ($401)     NA

 

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.75 per share, as revenue rose 42 percent to $17.9 billion. Current period results reflect solid performance across core businesses and represent a significant improvement over the year-ago quarter, which included a labor strike and a charge on the 747 program (Table 1).

Revenue for the full year reached a record $68.3 billion on higher commercial deliveries and growth in Defense, Space & Security. Earnings for the year declined to $1.84 per share due to a combined $3.58 per share impact from previously announced 787 and 747 events in Commercial Airplanes. Earnings for 2008 of $3.67 per share included a combined $2.56 per share impact primarily due to a labor strike and charges on the 747 program.

Earnings guidance for 2010 has been established at $3.70 to $4.00 per share, reflecting the previously announced 777 production rate reduction, reduced scope on Army modernization and missile defense programs, and some consideration for development program and market risks.

“We put a strong finish on 2009 by getting the 787 in the air and generating solid core operating performance across the company,” said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Focus areas for 2010 are to continue our strong operational performance, certify and deliver the 787 and 747-8, and further reposition our defense, space and security business. While the challenges ahead are significant, I believe we have the people and the resources we need to be successful and to begin consistently delivering on this company’s great potential.”

Boeing’s quarterly operating cash flow was $3.2 billion, which includes higher cash receipts than the strike-affected period a year ago partially offset by continued investment in development programs (Table 2). For the full year, operating cash flow was $5.6 billion. Free cash flow* was $3.0 billion in the quarter and $4.4 billion for the year.

    Table 2.  Cash Flow
                                        Fourth Quarter         Full Year
                                        --------------       ---------------
    (Millions)                          2009       2008      2009       2008
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Operating Cash Flow  (1)           $3,212    ($1,641)   $5,603      ($401)
       Less Additions to
        Property, Plant &
        Equipment                       ($221)     ($445)  ($1,186)   ($1,674)
                                       --------------------------------------
    Free Cash Flow*                    $2,991    ($2,086)   $4,417    ($2,075)

    (1) Operating cash flow for the full year includes cash
        contributions to pension plans of $82 million in 2009
        and $531 million in 2008.
    *   Non-GAAP measure.  A complete definition and
        reconciliation of Boeing's use of non-GAAP measures,
        identified by an asterisk (*), is found on page 8, "Non-GAAP
        Measure Disclosure."

 

Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $11.2 billion at year-end, up 70 percent in the quarter. The cash position was improved by the issuance of $2.2 billion in debt during the quarter and disciplined operational management (Table 3).

    Table 3.  Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt Balances

                                                        Quarter-End
                                                       -------------
    (Billions)                                         4Q09     3Q09
    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Cash                                               $9.2     $6.1
    Marketable Securities(1)                           $2.0     $0.5
                                                       ----     ----
       Total                                          $11.2     $6.6

    Debt Balances:
    The Boeing Company                                 $8.8     $7.6
    Boeing Capital Corporation                         $4.1     $3.4
                                                       ----     ----
       Total Consolidated Debt                        $12.9    $11.0

    (1) Marketable securities consists primarily of time deposits
        due within one year classified as "short-term investments."

 

Total company backlog at quarter-end was $316 billion, down 1 percent in the quarter, as backlog for both Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security declined during the period.

Segment Results

Commercial Airplanes

Boeing Commercial Airplane’s fourth-quarter revenue doubled to $9.2 billion. A labor strike reduced revenue in the year-ago period by an estimated $4.3 billion. The current period operating margins of 11.1 percent reflect strong operating performance and model mix, while earnings for the year-ago quarter were reduced by the labor strike and a 747 charge (Table 4).

For the full year, revenue rose to $34.1 billion on higher airplane deliveries partially offset by lower services volume. Commercial Airplanes posted a loss for the year of $0.6 billion driven by previously announced 787 and 747 impacts. The 787 impact, which reduced 2009 operating earnings by $2.7 billion, resulted from the reclassification of costs for the first three flight-test airplanes from program inventory to research and development expense. On the 747, higher costs and difficult market conditions resulted in previously announced charges totaling $1.4 billion. Combined, these events reduced the unit’s reported operating margin by 11.9 points.

    Table 4. Commercial Airplanes Operating Results

                        Fourth Quarter                 Full Year
    (Dollars in         --------------              --------------
     Millions)          2009     2008    Change     2009      2008   Change
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Commercial
     Airplanes
     Deliveries          122       50      144%      481       375     28%

    Revenues          $9,183   $4,589      100%  $34,051   $28,263     20%
    Earnings/
     (Loss) from
     Operations       $1,020    ($968)      NA     ($583)   $1,186     NA

    Operating
     Margins            11.1%  (21.1%)      NA     (1.7%)      4.2%    NA

 

Commercial Airplanes booked 82 gross orders during the quarter while 20 others were removed from its order book. Contractual backlog remains strong with 3,375 airplanes valued at $250 billion, more than seven times the unit’s 2009 revenue.

The 787 program entered flight testing during the quarter with the first two airplanes completing first flights. The remaining four flight-test airplanes are expected to be flying by the end of the second quarter. First delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010. During the quarter, the company completed its acquisition of Global Aeronautica and broke ground in South Carolina for the second 787 assembly line. Total firm orders for the 787 at quarter-end were 851 airplanes from 56 customers.

The 747-8 program expects its first flight in the near future which will begin the flight-test phase of the program. Initial delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s fourth-quarter revenue rose 6 percent to $8.5 billion on increased military aircraft deliveries and higher volume in services. Operating margins were 9.7 percent reflecting strong performance in Boeing Military Aircraft and Global Services & Support partially offset by additional costs on the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) program which reduced margins by 1.6 points (Table 5).

For the full year, revenue increased by 5 percent to $33.7 billion on growth in Global Services & Support and Boeing Military Aircraft segments. Operating earnings grew 2 percent to $3.3 billion, producing operating margins of 9.8 percent.

    Table 5.  Boeing Defense, Space & Security Operating Results

     (Dollars        Fourth Quarter                 Full Year
     In              --------------               --------------
     Millions)       2009     2008     Change     2009      2008    Change
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Revenues
      Boeing
       Military
       Aircraft     $3,733   $3,142       19%   $14,057   $13,311       6%
      Network &
       Space
       Systems      $2,385   $2,861      (17%)  $10,877   $11,346      (4%)
      Global
       Services&
       Support      $2,429   $2,038       19%    $8,727    $7,390      18%
                    ------   ------              ------    ------
    Total BDS
     Revenues       $8,547   $8,041        6%   $33,661   $32,047       5%

    Earnings
     from
     Operations
      Boeing
       Military
       Aircraft       $353     $348         1%   $1,513    $1,277      18%
      Network &
       Space
       Systems        $141     $228       (38%)    $839    $1,034     (19%)
      Global
       Services &
       Support        $335     $305        10%     $947      $921       3%
                      ----     ----                ----      ----
    Total
     BDS
     Earnings
     from
     Operations       $829     $881        (6%)  $3,299    $3,232       2%

    Operating
     Margins           9.7%    11.0%   (1.3)Pts     9.8%     10.1% (0.3)Pts

 

Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA) fourth-quarter revenue rose 19 percent to $3.7 billion and operating margin was 9.5 percent, reflecting higher aircraft deliveries, improved delivery mix and strong execution across its programs, partially offset by higher costs on the AEW&C program which reduced BMA margins by 3.5 points. During the quarter, BMA delivered 32 aircraft, the EA-18G was approved for full-rate production, and the C-17 won new international orders.

Network & Space Systems fourth-quarter revenue was $2.4 billion, reduced primarily by lower volume on combat systems and missile defense. Operating margin was 5.9 percent reflecting solid performance across the segment’s array of programs partially offset by a write-down of Delta II inventory and a contract settlement in satellites. During the quarter, the Brigade Combat Team Modernization Increment 1 was approved to enter low rate initial production.

Global Services & Support (GS&S) revenue increased 19 percent on higher volume across its broad portfolio of services and logistics products. During the quarter, GS&S operating margins were 13.8 percent driven by strong operating performance. In this segment, the KC-135 Programmed Depot Maintenance contract award was reinstated, and the company was awarded several Department of Energy Smart Grid grants.

Backlog at Defense, Space & Security is $64.8 billion, approximately two times expected 2010 revenue. The reduction in backlog was driven by run-off of multi-year contracts that exceeded additions to backlog and by termination of a portion of the Brigade Combat Team Modernization contract due to changing US defense priorities.

Boeing Capital Corporation

Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC) reported fourth-quarter pre-tax earnings of $14 million compared to $19 million in the same period last year (Table 6). During the quarter, BCC’s portfolio balance declined slightly to $5.7 billion, down from $6.0 billion at the beginning of the year and from $6.1 billion at the end of the third quarter, on customer payments and depreciation. BCC contributed $93 million in cash dividends to the company during the full year. BCC’s debt-to-equity ratio increased to 5.8-to-1.

    Table 6.  Boeing Capital Corporation Operating Results 

                             Fourth Quarter            Full Year
                             --------------           ------------
    (Dollars in Millions)    2009      2008  Change   2009    2008  Change
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Revenues                 $164      $168     (2%)   $660   $703     (6%)

    Earnings from Operations  $14       $19    (26%)   $126   $162    (22%)

 

Additional Information

The “Other” segment consists primarily of Boeing Engineering, Operations and Technology, as well as certain results related to the financial consolidation of all business units. Other segment expense was $47 million in the fourth quarter, down from $74 million in the same period last year.

Total pension expense for the fourth quarter was $223 million, as compared to $113 million in the same period last year. A total of $264 million was recognized in the operating segments in the quarter (up from $99 million in the same period last year), partially offset by a $41 million contribution to earnings in unallocated items. The company made a discretionary contribution of 29.2 million shares of Boeing common stock, valued at $1.5 billion, to its pension plans during the quarter.

Unallocated expense was $123 million, up from $101 million in the same quarter last year, driven by higher deferred compensation expense partially offset by lower unallocated pension expense and intersegment eliminations.

Interest expense for the quarter was $110 million, up from $57 million in the same period last year due to additional debt issued in 2009. Other income/(expense) decreased $23 million driven by lower interest earned on cash balances.

Outlook

The company’s 2010 financial guidance reflects solid operating performance amid lower volumes, higher pension expense and continued investment in development programs (Table 7).

Boeing’s 2010 revenue guidance is $64 billion to $66 billion and reflects previously announced production rate reductions on 777 and reduced scope on Army modernization and missile defense. Earnings guidance for 2010 of $3.70 to $4.00 per share reflects the lower revenue and includes some consideration for development program and market risks. Operating cash flow is expected to be approximately zero in 2010, including less than $100 million of pension contributions, as the company continues to build inventory on key development programs.

The company expects that 2011 revenue will be higher than 2010, primarily driven by higher estimates of 787 and 747-8 deliveries. Combining higher estimated deliveries with plans for R&D and other factors, operating cash flow in 2011 is expected to be greater than $5 billion.

Commercial Airplanes’ 2010 delivery guidance is established at between 460 and 465 airplanes (reflecting fewer twin-aisle deliveries) and is sold out. It includes the first few 787 and 747-8 deliveries, which are expected to begin in the fourth quarter. The unit’s 2010 revenue is expected to be $31 billion to $32 billion with operating margins between 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent.

Defense, Space & Security’s revenue for 2010 is expected to be $32 billion to $33 billion with operating margins of approximately 10 percent.

Boeing Capital Corporation expects that its aircraft finance portfolio will continue to reduce as its expected new aircraft financing for 2010 is less than $0.5 billion, below normal portfolio runoff through customer payments and depreciation. BCC’s debt-to-equity ratio is expected to return to the 5.0-to-1 level in the second half of 2010.

    Table 7.  Financial Outlook                         

    (Dollars in Billions, except per-share data)        2010
    -------------------------------------------------------------

    The Boeing Company
      Revenue                                         $64 - $66
      Earnings Per Share (GAAP)                     $3.70 - $4.00
      Operating Cash Flow(1)                            ~ $0

    Boeing Commercial
     Airplanes
      Deliveries                                      460 - 465
      Revenue                                         $31 - $32
      Operating Margin                               6.5% - 7.5%

    Boeing Defense, Space & Security
      Revenue
        Boeing Military Aircraft                        ~ $15
        Network & Space Systems                          ~ $9
        Global Services & Support                      ~ $8.5
                                                      ----------
      Total BDS Revenue                               $32 - $33

      Operating Margin
        Boeing Military Aircraft                       ~ 10.5%
        Network & Space Systems                         ~ 8.5%
        Global Services & Support                        ~ 11%
                                                      ----------
      Total BDS Operating Margin                         ~ 10%

    Boeing Capital
     Corporation
      Portfolio Size                                     Lower
      Revenue                                           ~ $0.6
      Return on Assets                                  > 1.0%

    Research & Development                           $3.9 - $4.1
    Capital Expenditures                                ~ $1.9

    (1) After cash pension contributions of less than $0.1 billion and
        assuming new aircraft financings under $0.5 billion.

 

Boeing’s 2010 R&D forecast is $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion on continued investment in development programs, including an operating model adjustment to better balance future R&D efforts at Commercial Airplanes. R&D is expected to decrease significantly in 2011. Capital expenditures for 2010 are expected to be approximately $1.9 billion reflecting the bulk of capital investments required for the second 787 assembly line in South Carolina. Capital expenditures in 2011 are expected to be lower than in 2010.

The company’s non-cash pension expense is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion in 2010.

Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure

Management believes that the non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures (indicated by an asterisk *) used in this report provide investors with important perspectives into the company’s ongoing business performance. The company does not intend for the information to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Other companies may define the measures differently. The following definitions are provided:

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is defined as GAAP operating cash flow less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment additions. Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for shareholders, debt repayment, and acquisitions after making the capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and long term value creation. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures as it excludes certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt. Management uses free cash flow internally to assess both business performance and overall liquidity. Table 2 provides a reconciliation between GAAP operating cash flow and free cash flow.

Forward-Looking Information Is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty

This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding our guidance relating to 2010 and 2011 financial and operating performance, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are: (1) general conditions in the economy and our industry, including those due to regulatory changes; (2) risks attributable to our reliance on our commercial customers, our suppliers and the worldwide market; (3) risks related to our dependence on U.S. government contracts; (4) our reliance on fixed-price contracts, which could subject us to losses in the event of cost overruns; (5) risks related to cost-type contracts; (6) uncertainties concerning contracts that include in-orbit incentive payments; (7) changes in accounting estimates; (8) significant changes in discount rates and actual investment return on pension assets; (9) work stoppages or other labor disruptions; (10) changes in the competitive landscape in the markets in which we operate; (11) risks related to our doing business in other countries, including sales to non-U.S. customers; (12) potential adverse developments in new or pending litigation and/or government investigations; (13) changes in the financial condition or regulatory landscape of the commercial airline industry as they relate to Boeing Capital Corporation; (14) changes in our ability to obtain debt on commercially reasonable terms and at competitive rates in order to fund our operations and contractual commitments; (15) risks related to realizing the anticipated benefits of merger, acquisitions, joint ventures/strategic alliance or divestitures; (16) adequacy of our insurance coverage to cover significant risk exposures; and (17) potential business disruptions related to physical security threats, IT attacks or natural disasters.

Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

Contact:

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                        The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
                       Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                    (Unaudited)
                                             Twelve months     Three months
                                                 ended             ended
                                              December 31       December 31
      (Dollars in millions, except per
       share data)                            2009     2008     2009     2008
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Sales of products                    $57,032  $50,180  $14,934   $9,787
      Sales of services                     11,249   10,729    3,003    2,877
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total revenues                        68,281   60,909   17,937   12,664 

      Cost of products                     (47,639) (41,662) (12,207)  (8,926)
      Cost of services                      (8,726)  (8,467)  (2,258)  (2,288)
      Boeing Capital Corporation interest
       expense                                (175)    (223)     (43)     (50)
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total costs and expenses             (56,540) (50,352) (14,508) (11,264)
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            11,741   10,557    3,429    1,400
      Income from operating investments,
       net                                     249      241       63       46
      General and administrative expense    (3,364)  (3,084)    (780)    (734)
      Research and development expense,
       net                                  (6,506)  (3,768)  (1,002)    (957)
      (Loss)/gain on dispositions, net         (24)       4      (17)       2
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Earnings/(loss) from operations        2,096    3,950    1,693     (243)
      Other income/(loss), net                 (26)     247      (33)     (10)
      Interest and debt expense               (339)    (202)    (110)     (57)
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Earnings/(loss) before income taxes    1,731    3,995    1,550     (310)
      Income tax (expense)/benefit            (396)  (1,341)    (267)     224
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Net earnings/(loss) from continuing
       operations                            1,335    2,654    1,283      (86)
      Net (loss)/gain on disposal of
       discontinued operations, net of tax
       of $13, ($10), $8                       (23)      18      (15)
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Net earnings/(loss)                   $1,312   $2,672   $1,268     $(86)
      ======================================================================= 

      Basic earnings/(loss) per share
       from continuing operations            $1.89    $3.68    $1.79   $(0.12)
      Net (loss)/gain on disposal of
       discontinued operations, net of
       taxes                                 (0.03)    0.02    (0.02)
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Basic earnings/(loss) per share        $1.86    $3.70    $1.77   $(0.12)
      ===============================        =====    =====    =====   ====== 

      Diluted earnings/(loss) per share
       from continuing operations            $1.87    $3.65    $1.77   ($0.12)
      Net (loss)/gain on disposal of
       discontinued operations, net of
       taxes                                 (0.03)    0.02    (0.02)
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Diluted earnings/(loss) per share      $1.84    $3.67    $1.75   $(0.12)
      =======================================================================
      Cash dividends paid per share          $1.68    $1.60    $0.42    $0.40
      =======================================================================
      Weighted average diluted shares
       (millions)                            713.4    729.0    723.9    706.0
      =======================================================================

 

                        The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
                   Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
                                    (Unaudited)                              

                                                    December 31  December 31
      (Dollars in millions except per share data)          2009         2008
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                           9,215       $3,268
      Short-term investments                              2,008           11
      Accounts receivable, net                            5,785        5,602
      Current portion of customer financing, net            368          425
      Deferred income taxes                                 966        1,046
      Inventories, net of advances and progress
       billings                                          16,933       15,612
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total current assets                               35,275       25,964
      Customer financing, net                             5,466        5,857
      Property, plant and equipment, net of
        accumulated depreciation of
        $12,795 and $12,280                               8,784        8,762
      Goodwill                                            4,319        3,647
      Other acquired intangibles, net                     2,877        2,685
      Deferred income taxes                               3,062        4,114
      Investments                                         1,030        1,328
      Pension plan assets, net                               16           16
      Other assets, net of accumulated
       amortization of $492 and $400                      1,224        1,406
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total assets                                      $62,053      $53,779
      ============                                      =======      =======
      Liabilities and shareholders' equity
      Accounts payable                                    7,096       $5,871
      Other accrued liabilities                          12,822       11,564
      Advances and billings in excess of related
       costs                                             12,076       12,737
      Income taxes payable                                  182           41
      Short-term debt and current portion of long-
       term debt                                            707          560
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total current liabilities                          32,883       30,773
      Deferred income taxes
      Accrued retiree health care                         7,049        7,322
      Accrued pension plan liability, net                 6,315        8,383
      Non-current income taxes payable                      827        1,154
      Other long-term liabilities                           537          337
      Long-term debt                                     12,217        6,952
      Shareholders' equity:
      Common shares, par value $5.00 -
       1,200,000,000 shares authorized;
          1,012,261,159 and 1,012,261,159 shares
       issued                                             5,061        5,061
      Additional paid-in capital                          3,724        3,456
      Treasury shares, at cost - 256,406,709 and
       285,661,944                                      (15,911)     (17,758)
      Retained earnings                                  22,746       22,675
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss              (11,877)     (13,525)
      ShareValue Trust shares -  29,563,324 and
       28,460,769                                        (1,615)      (1,203)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total Boeing shareholders' equity                   2,128       (1,294)
             Noncontrolling interest                         97          152
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
             Total shareholders' equity                   2,225       (1,142)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
             Total liabilities and shareholders'
              equity                                    $62,053      $53,779
      ======================================================================

 

                        The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
                       Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                    (Unaudited)                              

                                                               Twelve months
                                                                   ended
                                                                December 31
      (Dollars in millions)                                     2009    2008
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Cash flows - operating activities:
          Net earnings                                        $1,312  $2,672
          Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
           cash provided by operating activities:
            Non-cash items -
                 Share-based plans expense                       238     209
                 Depreciation                                  1,459   1,325
                 Amortization of other acquired intangibles      207     166
                 Amortization of debt discount/premium and
                  issuance costs                                  12      11
                 Investment/asset impairment charges, net        151      50
                 Customer financing valuation provision           45      84
                 Loss/(gain) on disposal of discontinued
                  operations                                      36     (28)
                 Loss/(gain) on dispositions, net                 24      (4)
                 Other charges and credits, net                  214     116
                 Excess tax benefits from share-based payment
                  arrangements                                    (5)   (100)
             Changes in assets and liabilities -
                 Accounts receivable                            (391)    564
                 Inventories, net of advances and progress
                  billings                                    (1,525) (6,168)
                 Accounts payable                              1,141     318
                 Other accrued liabilities                     1,327     554
                 Advances and billings in excess of related
                  costs                                         (680) (1,120)
                 Income taxes receivable, payable and
                  deferred                                       607     744
                 Other long-term liabilities                     (12)   (211)
                 Pension and other postretirement plans        1,140      14
                 Customer financing, net                         104     432
                 Other                                           199     (29)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Net cash provided by operating
                     activities                                5,603    (401)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Cash flows - investing activities:
          Property, plant and equipment additions             (1,186) (1,674)
          Property, plant and equipment reductions                27      34
          Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                    (639)   (964)
          Contributions to investments                        (2,629) (6,673)
          Proceeds from investments                            1,041  11,343
          Payments on Sea Launch guarantees                     (448)
          Reimbursements of Sea Launch guarantee payments         40
          Purchase of distribution rights                               (178)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Net cash (used)/provided by investing
                     activities                               (3,794)  1,888
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Cash flows - financing activities:
          New borrowings                                       5,961      13
          Debt repayments                                       (551)   (738)
          Payments to non-controlling interests                  (40)
          Repayments of distribution rights financing                   (357)
          Stock options exercised, other                          10      44
          Excess tax benefits from share-based payment
           arrangements                                            5     100
          Employee taxes on certain share-based payment
           arrangements                                          (21)   (135)
          Common shares repurchased                              (50) (2,937)
          Dividends paid                                      (1,220) (1,192)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Net cash provided/(used) by financing
                       activities                              4,094  (5,202)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
       equivalents                                                44     (59)
      ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 

      Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     5,947  (3,774)
      Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year           3,268   7,042
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Cash and cash equivalents at end of period              $9,215  $3,268
      ======================================================================

 

                        The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
                          Summary of Business Segment Data
                                    (Unaudited)                              

                                            Twelve months     Three months
                                                ended             ended
                                             December 31       December 31
      (Dollars in millions)                 2009     2008     2009     2008
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Revenues:
         Commercial Airplanes             $34,051  $28,263   $9,183   $4,589
         Boeing Defense, Space & Security:
            Boeing Military Aircraft       14,057   13,311    3,733    3,142
            Network & Space Systems        10,877   11,346    2,385    2,861
            Global Services & Support       8,727    7,390    2,429    2,038
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Total Boeing Defense, Space &
          Security                         33,661   32,047    8,547    8,041
         Boeing Capital Corporation           660      703      164      168
         Other segment                        165      567       40       40
         Unallocated items and
          eliminations                       (256)    (671)       3     (174)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Total revenues                   $68,281  $60,909  $17,937  $12,664
      ======================================================================

      Earnings/(loss) from operations:
         Commercial Airplanes               $(583)  $1,186   $1,020    $(968)
         Boeing Defense, Space & Security:
            Boeing Military Aircraft        1,513    1,277      353      348
            Network & Space Systems           839    1,034      141      228
            Global Services & Support         947      921      335      305
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Total Boeing Defense, Space &
          Security                          3,299    3,232      829      881
         Boeing Capital Corporation           126      162       14       19
         Other segment                       (152)    (307)     (47)     (74)
         Unallocated items and
          eliminations                       (594)    (323)    (123)    (101)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
      Earnings/(loss) from operations       2,096    3,950    1,693     (243)
         Other income/(loss), net             (26)     247      (33)     (10)
         Interest and debt expense           (339)    (202)    (110)     (57)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Earnings/(loss) before income
          taxes                             1,731    3,995    1,550     (310)
         Income tax (expense)/benefit        (396)  (1,341)    (267)     224
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Net earnings/(loss) from
          continuing operations             1,335    2,654    1,283      (86)
         Net (loss)/gain on disposal
          of discontinued operations,
          net of taxes of $13, ($10), $8      (23)      18      (15)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Net earnings/(loss)               $1,312   $2,672   $1,268     $(86)
      ======================================================================

      Research and development expense, net:
         Commercial Airplanes              $5,383   $2,838     $741     $730
         Boeing Defense, Space & Security:
            Boeing Military Aircraft          541      479      111      118
            Network & Space Systems           397      298      104       71
            Global Services & Support         163      156       37       43
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Total Boeing Defense, Space &
          Security                          1,101      933      252      232
         Other segment                         22       (3)       9       (5)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Total research and development
          expense, net                     $6,506   $3,768   $1,002     $957
      ======================================================================

      Unallocated items and eliminations:
         Share-based plans expense          $(189)   $(149)    $(49)    $(34)
         Deferred compensation expense       (158)     223      (24)      87
         Pension                              110     (208)      41      (14)
         Post-retirement                      (93)     (79)     (32)     (19)
         Capitalized interest                 (53)     (44)     (11)      (6)
         Other                               (211)     (66)     (48)    (115)
      ----------------------------------------------------------------------
         Total                              $(594)   $(323)   $(123)   $(101)
      ======================================================================

 

                The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
                   Operating and Financial Data
                            (Unaudited)                       

                                         Twelve months   Three months
                                             ended           ended
    Deliveries                            December 31     December 31
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    Commercial Airplanes                  2009   2008     2009   2008
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         737 Next-Generation               372    290       92     36
         747                                 8     14        2      1
         767                                13     10        3      2
         777                                88     61       25     11
    -----------------------------------------------------------------
         Total                             481    375      122     50
    =================================================================

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    Boeing Defense, Space & Security
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    Boeing Military Aircraft
         F/A-18 Models                      49     45       13     12
         F-15E Eagle                        13     14        3      3
         C-17 Globemaster                   16     16        4      4
         KC-767 Tanker                       2      2        1
         CH-47 Chinook                      11     12        7      4
         T-45TS Goshawk                      7      7        1      2
         AH-64 Apache                       23      3        3      1

    Network & Space Systems
         Delta II                            1      2        1      1
         Delta IV                            1
         Commercial and Civil Satellites     3      1        1
         Military Satellites                 3

 

                                         December 31 September 30 December 31
    Contractual backlog (Dollars in
     billions)                                  2009         2009        2008
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Commercial Airplanes                   $250.5       $253.9      $278.6
       Boeing Defense, Space & Security:
          Boeing Military Aircraft              26.3         26.1        25.7
          Network & Space Systems                7.7          7.8         8.9
          Global Services & Support             12.0         11.1        10.7
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Total Boeing Defense, Space &
        Security                                46.0         45.0        45.3
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total contractual backlog                 $296.5       $298.9      $323.9
    =========================================================================
    Unobligated backlog                        $19.1        $21.1       $28.2
    =========================================================================
    Total backlog                             $315.6       $320.0      $352.1
    =========================================================================
    Workforce                                157,100      158,300     162,200
    =========================================================================

 

SOURCE: The Boeing Company

Mideast air traffic soars 19 pct in December

January 27, 2010 by Marcel van Leeuwen · Leave a Comment 

DUBAI – Middle East airlines posted a 19 percent rise in passenger growth in December on the year-earlier period, closing one of the worst years for the global aviation industry on a high note, industry figures showed on Wednesday.

Global passenger demand improved 4.5 percent in December, but demand for the whole of 2009 still witnessed its largest ever post-war decline, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.

Carriers in the region achieved an 11.2 percent increase in full-year demand, IATA said.

“These gains result from Middle Eastern carriers taking a larger share of long-haul connecting traffic over their hubs,” it said in a statement.

The Middle East region consistently outperformed the rest of the world last year, maintaining positive growth most months despite the global recession.

Global passenger demand for the full year was down 3.5 percent, IATA said.

“In terms of demand, 2009 goes into the history books as the worst year the industry has ever seen,” Giovanni Bisignani, IATA director-general and CEO, said in the statement.

“We have permanently lost 2.5 years of growth in passenger markets and 3.5 years of growth in the freight business.”

Middle East freight demand also showed a significant improvement in December over the same month the previous year, climbing 32.1 percent to end the year up 3.9 percent.

Globally freight demand jumped a 24.4 percent during the month, which IATA put down to an “exceptionally” weak performance in December 2008. Full-year global freight demand declined 10.1 percent, IATA said.

However, the body said “optimism is returning to the industry as purchasing managers survey indicators reached a 44-month high in December pointing towards increased freight volumes in the coming months”.

Source: business.maktoob.com

Eurocopter meets 2009 Turnover and Delivery Objectives – Civil Orders decrease while military Orders increase

January 25, 2010 by Rob Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 


Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, met its business and delivery objectives for 2009 and stabilised its turnover at the level of its record year, 2008. The world economic crisis caused a sharp order decline in the civil market for light helicopters. However, governmental orders have over-compensated in value the drop in commercial unit sales, leading to the second-best result of order intakes in Eurocopter’s history. In line with Eurocopter’s roadmap, the Support and Services business was also strengthened with the signature of a number of significant contracts.

Deliveries remained stable with 558 new civil and military helicopters delivered in 2009 and almost matching the peak level of 2008. This figure reinforces Eurocopter’s position as a major branded business division within EADS, accounting for a consolidated turnover of 4.6 billion Euros.

Order bookings suffered a decline in terms of units sold, but not in value. A net total of 344 new aircraft, including 81 Super Puma/Cougar/EC225/EC725 family helicopters, were sold, amounting to 5.8 billion Euros. With around 460 gross orders, Eurocopter secured its No. 1 market position in the civil and parapublic market. The company’s total order backlog at the end of 2009 amounted to a robust 1,300 helicopters or the equivalent of 15.1 billion Euros, an increase of more than 1 billion Euros compared to the end of 2008.

While governmental markets remain stable despite of budget constraints, a full recovery of the commercial markets in 2010 is not evident. The lower order intake for light helicopters in 2009 will lead to lower production rates in 2010, while military helicopter rates will increase, a situation Eurocopter should be able to manage with its built-in flexibility.

Consolidated turnover
55 percent of the company’s turnover achieved in 2009 was related to serial helicopters (equalling 2.5 billion Euros), 35 percent (1.6 billion Euros) derived out of support and services, whereas 10 percent (0.5 billion Euros) were realized from development and other activities.

While 52 percent of the turnover derived from civil and parapublic sales, 48 percent was related to Eurocopter’s military products. The company thereby retained its healthy balance between the civil and military markets. The export share is 65 percent, with 35 percent achieved in the company’s domestic markets (i.e., France, Germany, Spain), proving Eurocopter’s successful strategy of expanding its activities to emerging markets.

Order bookings
The breakdown of order bookings is as follows: serial helicopters 65 percent (3.8 billion Euros), support and services 31 percent (1.8 billion Euros) and development and other activities 4 percent (0.2 billion Euros). Eurocopter’s bookings for support and services have grown consistently by an average of 10 to 15 percent over the past three years.

Regarding the 2009 bookings, military and civil products count for 70 and 30 percent respectively. The total export rate amounts to 66 percent.

Bookings related to product range
2009 orders were placed for 344 production helicopters as follows:

- 8 units of EC120 Colibri
- 103 units of the AS350/355 Ecureuil/Fennec/EC130 family
- 58 units of EC135
- 63 units of EC145 (including 51 UH-72A Lakota)
- 9 units of the Dauphin/Panther/EC155 family
- 81 units of the Super Puma/CougarEC225/EC725 family
- 22 NH90

Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling stated, “Our global industrial footprint and our comprehensive, innovative product and services portfolio have proven to be an asset in this difficult economic period. Not all geographic areas and market segments are equally affected by the crisis. The downturn in the corporate, tourism and EMS markets which typically acquire smaller helicopters has been countered by a stable oil and gas market due to new exploration activities, and by a strong military market. Our decision to focus, in 2009, on governmental and services orders has proven to be right and allowed us to increase our backlog by more than 1 billion Euros. While the United States and Eastern Europe, for instance, have been heavily affected by the crisis, Latin America, Asia and Western Europe kept up relatively well. In 2009, we have continued to expand our industrial presence in the UK, Japan, the USA, Australia, Brazil, Singapore and Thailand, while at the same time investing more resources into Research & Development and new products. We will be ready for future market requirements when the economy recovers.”

Eurocopter’s key highlights in 2009 were the roll-out of the KUH (Korean Utility Helicopter), developed jointly with Korea Aerospace Industries, on July 31, and the maiden flight of the EC175, a joint development with Avic of China, on December 4. Both programmes are precisely on schedule and show great market potential already at this early stage
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The Tiger has been deployed to Afghanistan by the French Armed Forces, proving unparalleled reliability and serviceability in the operational theatre. NH90 deliveries have continued throughout 2009 with a fleet of 40 helicopters in the tactical transport version now in service in five countries. The first naval NH90 has been handed over to the Netherlands.

Deliveries of the UH-72A Lakota for the US Army and Navy are approaching 100, all of them on time or even ahead of schedule. An order for a further 51 Lakotas was placed in December. The deployed Lakota fleet has accumulated over 21,000 flight hours to date, Eurocopter’s Support and Services section booked three major orders, one for the retrofit of 26 German Army CH53s for personnel recovery mission, one for the Life Extension of 28 Royal Air Force Pumas, and one for the retrofit of 34 Brazilian Army Panthers. The range of Eurocopter’s services has also been expanded substantially in 2009, with the inauguration of new simulators at Helisim, HFTS, American Eurocopter and Eurocopter Deutschland, the installation of 24/7 customer service centres in Hong Kong and Dallas, a new logistics platform in France, and guaranteed ad hoc support to all customers.

Challenges for 2010
Facing an unpredictable market situation, Eurocopter has launched an internal programme designated SHAPE with the following aims:

1. Save cash (short term), implement cost reductions to save €200 million per year, and reduce inventory, both to generate the cash for investing in the company’s future.
2. Improve productivity and efficiency, implement faster, simplified processes.
3. Invest into new projects such as the X4 (successor for the Dauphin), the Aerial Armed Scout proposed to the US Army together with Lockheed Martin, and the Future Transport Helicopter. In addition, Eurocopter will boost environmental, safety and performance/cost technologies for the benefit of its customers. With bluecopter® by Eurocopter, environmental friendliness has become a focus for Eurocopter’s innovation works.

The company’s SHAPE programme is the right step towards implementing the Eurocopter Vision 2020. With these targets, combined with its strong order backlog, Eurocoper is well-placed to weather the challenges of the years to come.

Boeing 2009 deliveries

January 21, 2010 by Rob Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

 

Current Year Deliveries
Through December 2009
737 747 767 777 Total
Total 2009 Deliveries 372 8 13 88 481
Aerolineas Argentinas 2       2
Air Berlin 7       7
Air Canada       1 1
Air China 9       9
Air Europa 3       3
Air France       7 7
Air India 5     7 12
AirTran Airways 2       2
Alaska Airlines 10       10
All Nippon Airways 7   1 1 9
American Airlines 31       31
Arik Air 1       1
Aviation Capital Group 3       3
BOC Aviation 9       9
British Airways       4 4
Business Jet / VIP Customer(s) 5   1 1 7
Cathay Pacific Airways   4   5 9
China Eastern Airlines 11       11
China Southern Airlines 8     2 10
Continental Airlines 13       13
COPA Airlines 1       1
Delta Air Lines 16     6 22
Deucalion Capital VII Limited       4 4
DHL International     3   3
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise       2 2
Egyptair 7       7
Emirates       10 10
Etihad Airways       1 1
EVA Air       3 3
FedEx       3 3
flydubai 6       6
Garuda Indonesia 5       5
GECAS 25     7 32
GOL Airlines 14       14
Guggenheim Aviation Partners       1 1
Hainan Airlines 11       11
ILFC 12     4 16
Integrated Defense Systems 2       2
JAL International 9   4 3 16
Jet Lite 1       1
KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines 2     2 4
Korean Air       2 2
LAN Airlines     2   2
Lion Air 13       13
LoadAir Cargo   2     2
Nippon Cargo Airlines   1     1
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA 2       2
Pegasus Airlines 3       3
Qantas 3       3
Qatar Airways       8 8
Royal Air Maroc 2       2
Ryanair 54       54
SAS 3       3
Shandong Airlines 6       6
Shanghai Airlines 6       6
Shenzhen Airlines 5       5
Singapore Airlines       1 1
Sky Airlines 2       2
Southwest Airlines 13       13
SpiceJet 2       2
Transavia Airlines 1       1
TUI Travel PLC 6       6
Turkmenistan Airlines 3       3
United States Navy 3       3
UPS   1 2   3
V Australia       3 3
Virgin Blue Airlines 3       3
Xiamen Airlines 5       5
Total 2009 Deliveries 372 8 13 88 481
Current Year Deliveries
through December 2009
737 747 767 777 Total

Eurocopter meets 2009 Turnover and Delivery Objectives – Civil Orders decrease while military Orders increase

January 20, 2010 by Marcel van Leeuwen · 1 Comment 

Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, met its business and delivery objectives for 2009 and stabilised its turnover at the level of its record year, 2008. The world economic crisis caused a sharp order decline in the civil market for light helicopters. However, governmental orders have over-compensated in value the drop in commercial unit sales, leading to the second-best result of order intakes in Eurocopter’s history. In line with Eurocopter’s roadmap, the Support and Services business was also strengthened with the signature of a number of significant contracts.

Paris, 20  January  2010

Deliveries remained stable with 558 new civil and military helicopters delivered in 2009 and almost matching the peak level of 2008. This figure reinforces Eurocopter’s position as a major branded business division within EADS, accounting for a consolidated turnover of 4.6 billion Euros.

Order bookings suffered a decline in terms of units sold, but not in value. A net total of 344 new aircraft, including 81 Super Puma/Cougar/EC225/EC725 family helicopters, were sold, amounting to 5.8 billion Euros. With around 460 gross orders, Eurocopter secured its No. 1 market position in the civil and parapublic market. The company’s total order backlog at the end of 2009 amounted to a robust 1,300 helicopters or the equivalent of 15.1 billion Euros, an increase of more than 1 billion Euros compared to the end of 2008.

While governmental markets remain stable despite of budget constraints, a full recovery of the commercial markets in 2010 is not evident. The lower order intake for light helicopters in 2009 will lead to lower production rates in 2010, while military helicopter rates will increase, a situation Eurocopter should be able to manage with its built-in flexibility.

Consolidated turnover

55 percent of the company’s turnover achieved in 2009 was related to serial helicopters (equalling 2.5 billion Euros), 35 percent (1.6 billion Euros) derived out of support and services, whereas 10 percent (0.5 billion Euros) were realized from development and other activities.

While 52 percent of the turnover derived from civil and parapublic sales, 48 percent was related to Eurocopter’s military products. The company thereby retained its healthy balance between the civil and military markets. The export share is 65 percent, with 35 percent achieved in the company’s domestic markets (i.e., France, Germany, Spain), proving Eurocopter’s successful strategy of expanding its activities to emerging markets.

Order bookings

The breakdown of order bookings is as follows: serial helicopters 65 percent (3.8 billion Euros), support and services 31 percent (1.8 billion Euros) and development and other activities 4 percent (0.2 billion Euros). Eurocopter’s bookings for support and services have grown consistently by an average of 10 to 15 percent over the past three years.

Regarding the 2009 bookings, military and civil products count for 70 and 30 percent respectively. The total export rate amounts to 66 percent.

Bookings related to product range

2009 orders were placed for 344 production helicopters as follows:

  • 8 units of EC120 Colibri
  • 103 units of the AS350/355 Ecureuil/Fennec/EC130 family
  • 58 units of EC135
  • 63 units of EC145 (including 51 UH-72A Lakota)
  • 9 units of the Dauphin/Panther/EC155 family
  • 81 units of the Super Puma/CougarEC225/EC725 family
  • 22 NH90

Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling stated, “Our global industrial footprint and our comprehensive, innovative product and services portfolio have proven to be an asset in this difficult economic period. Not all geographic areas and market segments are equally affected by the crisis. The downturn in the corporate, tourism and EMS markets which typically acquire smaller helicopters has been countered by a stable oil and gas market due to new exploration activities, and by a strong military market. Our decision to focus, in 2009, on governmental and services orders has proven to be right and allowed us to increase our backlog by more than 1 billion Euros. While the United States and Eastern Europe, for instance, have been heavily affected by the crisis, Latin America, Asia and Western Europe kept up relatively well. In 2009, we have continued to expand our industrial presence in the UK, Japan, the USA, Australia, Brazil, Singapore and Thailand, while at the same time investing more resources into Research & Development and new products. We will be ready for future market requirements when the economy recovers.”

Eurocopter’s key highlights in 2009 were the roll-out of the KUH (Korean Utility Helicopter), developed jointly with Korea Aerospace Industries, on July 31, and the maiden flight of the EC175, a joint development with Avic of China, on December 4. Both programmes are precisely on schedule and show great market potential already at this early stage.

The Tiger has been deployed to Afghanistan by the French Armed Forces, proving unparalleled reliability and serviceability in the operational theatre. NH90 deliveries have continued throughout 2009 with a fleet of 40 helicopters in the tactical transport version now in service in five countries. The first naval NH90 has been handed over to the Netherlands.

Deliveries of the UH-72A Lakota for the US Army and Navy are approaching 100, all of them on time or even ahead of schedule. An order for a further 51 Lakotas was placed in December. The deployed Lakota fleet has accumulated over 21,000 flight hours to date, Eurocopter’s Support and Services section booked three major orders, one for the retrofit of 26 German Army CH53s for personnel recovery mission, one for the Life Extension of 28 Royal Air Force Pumas, and one for the retrofit of 34 Brazilian Army Panthers. The range of Eurocopter’s services has also been expanded substantially in 2009, with the inauguration of new simulators at Helisim, HFTS, American Eurocopter and Eurocopter Deutschland, the installation of 24/7 customer service centres in Hong Kong and Dallas, a new logistics platform in France, and guaranteed ad hoc support to all customers.

Challenges for 2010

Facing an unpredictable market situation, Eurocopter has launched an internal programme designated SHAPE with the following aims:

  1. Save cash (short term), implement cost reductions to save €200 million per year, and reduce inventory, both to generate the cash for investing in the company’s future.
  2. Improve productivity and efficiency, implement faster, simplified processes.
  3. Invest into new projects such as the X4 (successor for the Dauphin), the Aerial Armed Scout proposed to the US Army together with Lockheed Martin, and the Future Transport Helicopter. In addition, Eurocopter will boost environmental, safety and performance/cost technologies for the benefit of its customers. With bluecopter® by Eurocopter, environmental friendliness has become a focus for Eurocopter’s innovation works.

The company’s SHAPE programme is the right step towards implementing the Eurocopter Vision 2020. With these targets, combined with its strong order backlog, Eurocoper is well-placed to weather the challenges of the years to come.

Source: EADS

ATR Aircraft deliveries in 2009

January 18, 2010 by Rob Vogelaar · 5 Comments 


Status 2009

ATR booked orders for 40 new aircraft (see figure 1) and options for 17 aircraft in 2009. Europe and Asia, each with orders for 16 aircraft, represented 80% of the total order intakes of the year. In addition, 50% of the orders of the year were booked for the newest ATR ‘-600 series’ aircraft (2 ATR 42-600 and 18 ATR 72-600).

Since the beginning of the programme, ATR has sold 1,000 new aircraft (418 ATR 42s and 582 ATR 72s). In the last 5 years, ATR has booked net orders for 316 new aircraft, which represents almost a third of the total orders registered by ATR.

ATR’s current portfolio is composed by 150 operators in over 80 countries.

ATR delivered 54 new aircraft in 2009 (see figure 2). As of December 31st 2009, ATR delivered a total of 864 aircraft (409 ATR 42s and 455 ATR 72s).

ATR finished 2009 with a backlog of 136 aircraft, including a total of 59 ATR ‘-600 series’ aircraft. The current backlog represents more than two years of production.

ATR reached a new record in the annual turnover, with US $ 1.4 billion (see figure 3).

In 2009, according to their scheduled development programme, the ATR 72-600 pre-series aircraft started its flight test campaign, while the first ATR 42-600 was powered-on and began its ground tests.

ATR continued in 2009 the reinforcement of its customer support activities and further expanded its presence in Asia with the opening of a new logistic support center in Kuala Lumpur. This new facility enables its operators in the Asia-Pacific region having contracted a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) to benefit from increased efficiency and reduced costs. In addition, ATR booked in 2009 new GMAs with 5 operators, covering 41 aircraft. Among these contracts, ATR inked with Spanish carrier Air Nostrum the first GMA for the maintenance of ‘-600 series’ aircraft. Today, 26% of the ATR aircraft in operation –over 200 aircraft- are covered by GMAs.

ATR has a total workforce of 870 employees.

Outlook 2010

ATR plans to consolidate its deliveries over 50 aircraft during 2010, while waiting to get a better overview on the recovery of the economy in order to continue its delivery ramp up. For 2010, ATR points also at the stabilization of its annual turnover, around US $ 1.4 billion. As already done in previous years, ATR will keep on strengthening its activities to assist its clients in order to source the optimal aircraft financing.

According to its development programme, the ATR 72-600 will continue its 150 hours flight test campaign in order to obtain its certification. The ATR 42-600 will start in 2010 its 75 hours flight test campaign, and will benefit from certain tests completed by the ATR 72-600. The production of the first commercial ATR ‘-600s’ will start in 2010, for an entry into service, as planned, in 2011.

In the last five years, turboprops are achieving higher commercial results than jets in the regional market and represented almost 60% of the total orders. The potential for turboprops is high both in growing economies and in regions where turboprops are replacing regional jets or previous turboprop versions. In 2010, ATR focus on consolidating its leading position in the turboprop market, with more than 50% of the total sales.

Concerning the support and services activities, ATR will continue expanding its worldwide support offer in 2010 with the opening of new training facilities, while evaluating further developments of its regional support policy.

FIGURE 1 – New aircraft orders in 2009

 AIRLINE  ATR 42-500  ATR 42-600  ATR 72-500  ATR 72-600
 Afrijet (Nigeria)      4  
 Air Algérie      4  
 Air Nostrum (Spain)        10
 Alenia (for Italian Navy)        4
 Arkia (Israel)      1  
 Belle Air (Albania)      1  
 Golden Air (Sweden)      1  
 Libyan Airlines   2      
 Lion Air / Wings Air  (Indonesia)      5  
 Royal Air Maroc    2    4
 Vietnam Airlines      2  
 TOTAL ORDERS   2 ATR 42-500  2 ATR 42-600  18 ATR 72-500  18 ATR 72-600

FIGURE 2 – New aircraft delivered in 2009

 AIRLINE   COUNTRY   ATR 42-500   ATR 72-500 
 Air Austral  Réunion (France)    1
 Air Botswana  Botswana    2
 Air Caraibes  French Caribbean    1
 Air Guyane  French Guyana  1  
 Air Saint Pierre  Saint Pierre et Miquelon (France)  1  
 Air Tahiti  French Polynesia    1
 Air Vanuatu  Vanuatu    1
 Alenia Aeronautica  Italy  1  
 Arkia  Israel    1
 Aurigny Air Services  Channel Islands (United Kingdom)    2
 Belle Air  Albania    1
 Berjaya Air  Malaysia    2
 Buquebus  Uruguay    1
 Capitaneria di Porto  Italy  1  
 Cebu Pacific  Philippines    2
 Firefly  Malaysia    2
 Finncomm Airlines  Finland    2
 Golden Air  Sweden    1
 Lao Airlines  Laos    2
 Libyan Airlines  Libya  2  
 Lion Air / Wings Air  Indonesia    3
 MASwings  Malaysia    6
 NAYSA  Canary Islands (Spain)    2
 Precision Air Services  Tanzania    2
 Royal Thai Air Force  Thailand    4
 Tarom  Romania    2
 TRIP  Brazil    2
 Vietnam Airlines  Vietnam    5
 TOTAL DELIVERIES    6  48

FIGURE 3 – ATR – Turnover

 ATR   31/12/05  31/12/06   31/12/07   31/12/08   31/12/09 
 Turnover(US $ billion)  0.54  0.70  1.10  1.30  1.40

EMBRAER DELIVERS 244 JETS IN 2009

January 12, 2010 by Rob Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

 
São José dos Campos, January 12, 2010 – Embraer delivered 91 jets to the airline, executive and defense markets during the fourth quarter of 2009 (4Q09), totaling 244 airplanes for the year, surpassing the guidance of 242 deliveries. The Company’s firm order backlog totaled US$ 16.6 billion on December 31, 2009.In 4Q09, Embraer delivered 23 E-Jets and three ERJ 145 jets to the airline market; six Legacy 600 super midsize jets, 52 Phenom 100 entry level jets, two Lineage 1000 ultralarge jets, and the first Phenom 300 light jet to the executive jets market; and one ERJ 135 jet, two Phenom 100 jets, and one EMBRAER 190 jet to the defense market.

In the commercial aviation segment, in 4Q09, Embraer signed contracts with Oman Air, in the Persian Gulf, for the sale of five EMBRAER 175 E-Jets, and with Austria’s NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH airline, which confirmed purchase rights for two more EMBRAER 190 EJets.

During the last three months of the year, Embraer welcomed Kazakhstan’s Air Astana, that will operate two EMBRAER 190s in Asia, via a leasing contract with U.S.-based Jetscape, Inc. In the last quarter of 2009, Embraer began delivery of the Phenom 300 light executive jet, which was certified in December by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) and by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States. In October, Embraer launched a new executive jet – the Legacy 650, in the large category – and announced the first order by Aircraft Asset Management AAM GmbH, from Germany, for two of this aircraft model. Another highlight was the growth in the number of deliveries of the Phenom 100 entry level jets – 52 aircraft in 4Q09.

 

 

 

 

Airbus achieves record aircraft deliveries in 2009

January 12, 2010 by Rob Vogelaar · 2 Comments 

 
 
310 new orders prove eco-efficient aircraft to be high in demand

Airbus delivered a total of 498 aircraft in 2009. The figure is a new company delivery record for a single year and is 15 more aircraft than in 2008. The figure includes 402 A320 Family aircraft, 86 A330/A340s which are both records for a single year, and 10 A380s. Airbus Military, the military aircraft division of Airbus, delivered 16 light and medium transport aircraft.

 
Despite challenging market conditions, Airbus also reached its order intake target. Overall, Airbus won a total of 310 orders gross (271 net) valued US$34.9 billion gross (US$30.3 billion net) at list prices, or 54 per cent of the worldwide market share of aircraft beyond 100 seats.
 
The new orders include 228 A320 Family aircraft and 78 A330/A340/A350 XWB Family aircraft, and four new orders for the A380. Just three years after launch Airbus also surpassed the 500th order milestone for the next generation A350 XWB. At 2009 year end, Airbus had a total order backlog of 3,488 aircraft, valued at US$437.1 billion, or equalling six years of full production.
 
Further company streamlining saw the formation of Airbus Military, signalling the full integration of military aircraft programmes within Airbus. The maiden flight of the A400M (MSN 1) in December was a proof-point of the successful re-organisation and new programme set-up.

Australian Air Force A330-MRTT at Le Bourget 2007 (c) 2007 ZAPP

Conversion work for the first A330-based Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was completed, and is on track for delivery in mid 2010. The MRTT received a further incremental order for three aircraft, raising the total to 28. On the smaller transport aircraft front, the year was successful, with 19 orders from seven customers. These include one order for the C-212, two for the CN-235 and 16 for the C-295.

 
Airbus’ turn-around programme, Power 8 again exceeded targets, delivering new cost savings of around 2.0 billion Euros gross on a recurring basis. Power 8+ aims to add a further 650 million Euros in savings for Airbus by 2012.
 
“Considering the economic and financial environment we have done rather well in 2009. Great teamwork and flexibility at Airbus and a close cooperation with customers, suppliers and finance institutions were key to success. We plan to keep production at 2008/2009 levels, but we need to remain prudent and flexible. We are not out of the woods yet,” said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. “Our prime mission in the coming weeks is to secure a solid financial footing for the A400M. After nine months of intense deliberations with our government customers, it’s time for decisions.”

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